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ME LD445
Bill
Status
3/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Ducharme
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AI Summary
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Raises the population threshold for mandatory enforcement of the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code from 4,000 residents to 10,000 residents
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Municipalities with up to 10,000 residents would no longer be required to enforce the code, though they could still voluntarily adopt it
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Smaller municipalities that choose not to enforce the state code are still prohibited from adopting any alternative building codes
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Amends 10 MRSA §9724, which establishes limitations on municipal home rule authority regarding building and energy codes
Legislative Description
An Act to Stimulate Housing Production by Increasing the Threshold Before Participation in the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code Is Mandatory
Economic Development
Last Action
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
3/20/2025